Implants, systems and methods of using the same

ABSTRACT

Implants, device, systems and methods for replacing an articulation surface in a joint, for example, a glenoid implant with an articular surface and an opposing bone contacting surface having a ring and post extending therefrom that respectively mechanically connect with cortical bone and cancellous bone of a glenoid. Methods for implanting the glenoid implant are also disclosed.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/799,438 filed Feb. 24, 2020 and which issues as U.S. Pat. No. 10,842,638 on Nov. 24, 2020, which is a continuation of PCT/US2019/043986 filed Jul. 29, 2019 and entitled Implants, Systems and Methods of Using Same, which claims priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. provisional application No. 62/711,425 filed Jul. 27, 2018 entitled Glenoid Implant, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to general surgery, orthopedic implants used for replacing an articulation surface in a joint, such as shoulder prostheses. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present invention relates to the glenoid implants for anatomic shoulder arthroplasties, as well as methods for using the same.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A natural shoulder joint may undergo degenerative changes due to a variety of causes. Accordingly, it is often necessary to replace a natural shoulder joint with a prosthetic shoulder joint. When implantation of such a shoulder joint prosthesis becomes necessary, the natural head portion of the humerus may be resected and a cavity may be created in the intramedullary canal of the host humerus for accepting a humeral component. The humeral component may include a head portion used to replace the natural head of the humerus. Once the humeral component has been implanted, the glenoid cavity positioned at the glenoid may also be resurfaced and shaped to accept a glenoid component. The glenoid component generally includes an articulating surface which is engaged by the head portion of the humeral component. Such an implant configuration is generally referred to as a traditional shoulder configuration.

In some instances, it may be necessary to convert the traditional shoulder configuration into a reverse shoulder configuration such as to achieve a higher level of constraint. In this regard, the humeral component and glenoid component may need to be removed and replaced with reverse shoulder components. When converting a traditional shoulder configuration to a reverse shoulder configuration, it is desirable to provide an efficient and minimally invasive transition on both the humeral side of the system and the glenoid side of the system. Exemplary shoulder implants are disclosed as follows:

U.S. Pat. No. 8,449,617 discloses a shoulder implant having a frame member, a cup, and a glenosphere. The frame member can have a central hub and a first arm extending therefrom. The frame member can be configured to selectively and alternatively couple with first shoulder implant components in a traditional shoulder configuration and with second shoulder implant components in a reverse shoulder configuration. The cup can have a concave surface that is configured to articulate with a humeral head component. The cup can be selectively coupled to the frame member in the traditional shoulder configuration. The glenosphere can have an outer articulating surface that is configured to articulate with a second cup. The glenosphere can be selectively coupled to the frame member in the reverse shoulder configuration.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,721,726 discloses a cup intended to interact with a prosthetic humeral head having a generally circular shape and positioning and anchoring devices for embedding the cup in an anatomical glenoid cavity in such a way that a load-bearing and sliding surface of the cup is integrated into the continuity of the anatomical cavity so as to be congruent with the humeral head.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,066,806 discloses a glenosphere configured to be mountable to a base plate. The glenosphere can be adapted to operate with a complementary humeral component. The base plate can include a removable taper member on a side of the base plate facing the glenosphere. The taper member can be configured to mount the glenosphere to the base plate.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,545,311 discloses a prosthesis that mechanically couples with both cancellous bone and cortical bone of a glenoid includes a head portion comprising a rear surface and an articular surface, an anchor member, and a plurality of deformable fins extending radially outward from the anchor member. The anchor member includes a distal end and a proximal end connected to the rear surface of the head portion. The plurality of deformable fins extend radially outward from the anchor member and includes at least a first proximal fin adjacent to the rear surface of the head portion positioned to engage with the cortical bone. The anchor member may also include at least one distal fin located proximate the distal end of the anchor member positioned to engage with the cancellous bone.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,844,440 discloses a glenoid implant including a body portion and a stem portion. The stem portion may extend from the body portion along a longitudinal axis. The body portion may include an articular side and a bone-engaging side opposite the articular side. At least a portion of the bone-engaging side may be disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to at least a peripheral edge of the articulation side.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,974,658 discloses a glenoid implant that has a protruding surface on a first side arranged to engage the surface of a cavity formed in a glenoid extending between peripheral glenoid surfaces and a flat surface adjacent the protruding surface of the implant arranged to engage the peripheral glenoid surfaces adjacent the cavity. The implant also has a wear-resistant surface on a second side opposite the flat surface and the protruding surface.

What is needed in the art is an anatomic shoulder glenoid implant having improved initial and long-term fixation while requiring minimal trauma to a patient's bone during implantation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Aspects of the present invention provide glenoid implants for anatomic shoulder arthroplasties. The present invention also provides for methods for using the glenoid implants.

In one aspect, provided herein is an implant that includes a first portion, a second portion extending away from a bottom surface of the first portion, and a third portion extending away from the bottom surface of the first portion, wherein the third portion extends through the second portion.

In another aspect, provided herein is an orthopedic glenoid implant, the implant including a head, the head including a bone contacting surface and an opposing articular surface; a circular ring having a hollow interior and an inner diameter, the ring extending from the bone contacting surface in a direction opposite the articular surface, the ring having a central axis and a depth; a post, the post extending from the bone contacting surface in a direction opposite the articular surface, the post having an exterior diameter and a length, the length of the post greater than the depth of the ring, the exterior diameter of the post smaller than the inner diameter of the ring, the post disposed within the ring; at least one cortical bone engaging fin, the at least one cortical bone engaging fin disposed around and extending radially from the ring; at least one cancellous bone engaging fin, the at least one cancellous bone engaging fin disposed around and extending radially from the post, wherein each cancellous bone engaging fin is farther from the bone engaging surface than each cortical bone engaging fin.

In yet another aspect, provided herein are surgical methods for inserting the implant systems.

These, and other objects, features and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the various aspects of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the detailed description herein, serve to explain the principles of the invention. The drawings are only for purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the invention. It is emphasized that, in accordance with the standard practice in the industry, various features are not drawn to scale. In fact, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion. The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of an embodiment of a glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 1, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 1, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 1 taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 5, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a top view of the stemless humeral implant of FIG. 1, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the stemless humeral implant of FIG. 1, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 7, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a side cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 7, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 is an isometric view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 7 implanted into a bone, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 11 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 7 implanted into a bone, in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 is a side cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 7 implanted into a bone, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 14 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 13, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 13, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 16 is a first perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 17 is a second perspective view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 16, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 18 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 16, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 16 taken along line 19-19 in FIG. 16, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 20 is a first end view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 16, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 21 is a second end view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 16, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 22 is a first perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 23 is a second perspective view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 22, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 24 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 22, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 22 taken along line 25-25 in FIG. 22, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 22 taken along line 26-26 in FIG. 24, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 27 is a perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 28 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 27, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 29 is a first perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 30 is a second perspective view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 29, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 31 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 29, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 29 taken along line 32-32 in FIG. 29, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 33 is an end view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 29, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 34 is a first perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 35 is a second perspective view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 34, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 36 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 34, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 37 is a cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 34 taken along line 37-37 in FIG. 34, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 38 is an end view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 34, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 39 is a first perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 40 is a second perspective view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 39, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 41 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 39, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 42 is a cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 39 taken along line 42-42 in FIG. 39, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 43 is a first perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 44 is a second perspective view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 43, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 45 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 43, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 46 is a cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 43 taken along line 46-46 in FIG. 43, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 47 is a perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 48 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 47, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 49 is a first perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 50 is a second perspective view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 49, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 51 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 49, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 52 is a cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 49 taken along line 52-52 in FIG. 49, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 53 is a first end view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 49, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 54 is a second end view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 49, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 55 is a first perspective view of another glenoid implant, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 56 is a second perspective view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 55, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 57 is a side view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 55, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 58 is a cross-sectional view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 55 taken along line 58-58 in FIG. 57, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 59 is a first end view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 55, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 60 is a second end view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 55, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Generally stated, disclosed herein are glenoid implants for shoulder prostheses. Further, surgical methods for using the glenoid implants are discussed.

In this detailed description and the following claims, the words proximal, distal, anterior, posterior, medial, lateral, superior and inferior are defined by their standard usage for indicating a particular part of a bone or implant according to the relative disposition of the natural bone or directional terms of reference. For example, “proximal” means the portion of a device or implant nearest the torso, while “distal” indicates the portion of the device or implant farthest from the torso. As for directional terms, “anterior” is a direction towards the front side of the body, “posterior” means a direction towards the back side of the body, “medial” means towards the midline of the body, “lateral” is a direction towards the sides or away from the midline of the body, “superior” means a direction above and “inferior” means a direction below another object or structure.

As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. Moreover, in the present description, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in the first figure of each embodiment.

Similarly, positions or directions may be used herein with reference to anatomical structures or surfaces. For example, as the current implants, devices, systems and methods are described herein with reference to use with the bones of the shoulder, the bones of the shoulder and upper arm may be used to describe the surfaces, positions, directions or orientations of the implants, devices, systems and methods. Further, the implants, devices, systems and methods, and the aspects, components, features and the like thereof, disclosed herein are described with respect to one side of the body for brevity purposes. However, as the human body is relatively symmetrical or mirrored about a line of symmetry (midline), it is hereby expressly contemplated that the implants, devices, systems and methods, and the aspects, components, features and the like thereof, described and/or illustrated herein may be changed, varied, modified, reconfigured or otherwise altered for use or association with another side of the body for a same or similar purpose without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the implants, devices, systems and methods, and the aspects, components, features and the like thereof, described herein with respect to the right shoulder may be mirrored so that they likewise function with the left shoulder and vice versa. Further, the implants, devices, systems and methods, and the aspects, components, features and the like thereof, disclosed herein are described with respect to the shoulder for brevity purposes, but it should be understood that the implants, devices, systems and methods may be used with other bones of the body having similar structures, for example the lower extremity, and more specifically, with the bones of the ankle, foot, and leg.

Referring to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to indicate like or analogous components throughout the several views, and with particular reference to FIGS. 1-6, there is illustrated an embodiment of a glenoid implant 100. The glenoid implant 100 includes a first end or lateral end 102 and a second end or medial end 104. The first end 102 is positioned opposite the second end 104. The glenoid implant 100 also includes a first portion or lateral portion 110, a second portion or intermediate portion 130, and third portion or medial portion 150. The first portion 110 may extend from the first end 102 toward the second end 104. The second portion 130 may extend away from a bottom surface of the first portion 110 toward the second end 104. The third portion 150 may also extend away from the bottom surface of the first portion 110 to the second end 104. The third portion 150 may extend through a central opening of the second portion 130.

With continued reference to FIGS. 1-6, the first portion 110 may include an exterior surface 112, 114, 116, 118 and an interior surface, articulating surface, or concave surface 120. The articulating surface 120 may be positioned on the first end 102 of the glenoid implant 100 and may be, for example, curved or arced into the first portion 110. More specifically, the articulating surface 120 may have, for example, a cone or spherical articular surface. Further, the articulating surface 120 may have, for example, a hybrid coned and spherical articular surface, as shown in FIG. 4, enabling conformity with any size humeral head to prevent sliding of the head superiorly. The exterior surface 112, 114, 116, 118 may include a first rim or distal rim 112, a second rim or proximal rim 114, a groove or circumferential channel 116, and a tapered region or bone contacting surface 118. The first rim 112 may extend circumferentially around the first portion 110. The second rim 114 may also extend circumferentially around the first portion 110 and may be spaced apart from the first rim 112. The groove 116 may be positioned between the first rim 112 and the second rim 114. The groove 116 may also be inset into the exterior surface of the first portion 110. The tapered region 118 may extend from the second rim 114 to the second portion 130. The tapered region 118 may also be, for example, angled, curved, or arced as it extends between the second rim 114 and the second portion 130.

As shown in FIGS. 1-6, the second portion 130 may include a base member or extension member 132 extending away from the tapered region 118 toward the second end 104 of the glenoid implant 100. The base member 132 may be, for example, a constant or continuous ring extending circumferentially around the bottom of the tapered region 118 of the first portion 110. Although not shown, it is also contemplated that the base member 132 may be non-continuous or include gaps, spaces or the like interruptions around the circumference of the base member 132. The base member 132 may be, for example, configured or sized and shaped to provide improved fixation and support to the glenoid implant 100. The second portion 130 may also include a first lip 134 and a second lip 136 extending circumferentially around the exterior surface of the second portion 130. As shown the base member include two lips 134, 136, however, alternative numbers of lips 134, 136 are also contemplated and may range from, for example, one lip to five lips. The lips 134, 136 may extend away from the base member 132, for example, in a range of approximately 12 mm to approximately 31 mm. In addition, the second portion 130 may include a recessed region or opening 138 extending through the second portion 130 and forming an interior surface 140 of the base member 132. The interior surface 140 is positioned opposite the first lip 134 and the second lip 136 on the base member 132. The first and second lips 134, 136 may be, for example, locking fins designed for cortical fixation.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-4 and 6, the third portion or medial portion 150 may include a stem 152, at least one protrusion 154, and a medial end member 156. The stem or central post 152 may extend away from the bottom of the bone contacting surface 118 of the first portion 110 through the base member 132. The stem 152 may, for example, have a uniform diameter along its entire length, be tapered along its entire length, or have a combination of portions with a uniform diameter and portions tapered along their length. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2-4, the stem 152 may be tapered as it extends towards the second end 104 from the bottom of the bone contacting surface 118 to a first protrusion 154, thereafter, the stem 152 may have a uniform diameter until engages the medial end member 156. The at least one protrusion or locking fin 154 may extend away from the stem 152, for example, circumferentially forming a constant or continuous member. As shown the at least one protrusion 154 may be, for example, three protrusions. Alternative numbers of protrusions are also contemplated and may range from, for example, two protrusions to eight protrusions. The medial end member or locking fin 156 may have, for example, a disk-like or coin-like shape coupled to the end of stem 152. The medial end member 156 may have a first diameter, the end of the stem 152 positioned at the second end 104 of the glenoid implant 100 may have a second diameter, and the first diameter may be larger than the second diameter. In addition, the at least one protrusion 154 may have third diameter and the third diameter may be larger than both the first diameter and the second diameter. The at least one protrusion 154 and the medial end member 156 form locking fins surrounding the stem 152 which may be, for example, configured or sized and shaped for cancellous fixation.

Referring now to FIGS. 7-12, an isometric view of a glenoid implant 200 is shown. As shown in FIG. 7, the implant 200 includes a generally cylindrically shaped head 210 with a concave articular surface 212 and an opposite preferably convex bone contacting surface 214. FIG. 10 shows the implant 200 implanted into a bone.

With continued reference to FIGS. 9 and 12, the implant 200 also includes a circular ring 216 with a hollow interior 218 and an inner diameter. The ring 216 extends from the bone contacting surface 214 in a direction opposite the articular surface 212. The ring 216 has a central axis and a depth. Although not shown, it is also contemplated that the ring 216 may be non-continuous or include gaps, spaces, or like interruptions around the circumference of the ring 216. The implant 200 further includes at least one cortical bone engaging fin 220 disposed around and extending radially from the ring 216. Preferably, at least two (2) fins 220 extend from the ring 216. The fins 220 may include, for example, a plurality of teeth or protrusions 226 spaced circumferentially around the exterior surface of the fins 220. The fins 220 may, for example, partially flex when the ring 216 is inserted into cortical bone, such as illustrated in FIGS. 10-12. The fins 220 may extend, for example, from the ring 216 at an obtuse or acute angle. Alternatively, the fins 220 may extend from the ring 216 horizontally, i.e. at a 90-degree angle. It is also contemplated that the fins 220 may be, for example, non-continuous or include gaps, spaces, or interruptions as the fins 220 extend around the circumference of the ring 216.

Referring again to FIGS. 8 and 9, the implant 200 also includes a post or stem 222 extending from the bone contacting surface 214 in a direction opposite articular surface 212. The post 222 has an exterior diameter and a length. The length of the post 222 is greater than the depth of the ring 216. The exterior diameter of the post 222 is less than the inner diameter of the ring 216. The post 222 is disposed within the ring 216 such that the post 222 and the ring 216 share a common central axis.

With continued reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the implant 200 also includes at least one cancellous bone engaging fin 224 disposed around and extending radially from the post 222. The at least one cancellous bone engaging fin 224 may be, for example, at least two (2) fins 224 extending from the post 222. The fins 224 partially flex when the post 222 is inserted into cancellous bone as illustrated in FIGS. 10-12. The fins 224 preferably extend from the post 222 at an angle, for example, an obtuse or acute angle. However, the fins 224 may also extend from the post 222 horizontally, i.e. at a 90-degree angle. Each cancellous bone engaging fin 224 is farther from the bone engaging surface 214 than each cortical bone engaging fin 220.

Advantageously, the implant 200 discretely engages and locks into cancellous bone and separately into cortical bone. The bone may be prepared to receive the implant 200 by a reaming operation. Moreover, the ring 216 of implant 200 can also be adapted to a reverse baseplate.

The wider, shallower ring 216 designed for cortical engagement provides for fixation farther toward the edge of the implant 200 and reduces the chance of implant movement. Glenoid implants may be subjected to what is called “rocking horse” where the edges lift up when the humeral head puts pressure on the opposite side of the implant. Fixation out towards the edge is ideal to prevent this from happening. Other devices include pegs on the outer periphery to achieve stabilization, but glenoid rigidity could be compromised from a large quantity of holes; so, there is limited ability to prevent rocking horse.

In addition, the wider, shallower ring 216 on the outside and the longer, thinner post 222 on the inside are more conducive to the shape of the glenoid vault. The glenoid is widest at the articular surface and necks down rapidly. Perforation through the far cortex with a reaming or drilling operation is not ideal as cement can leak out those perforations and into the joint space and can be undetected. Devices with multiple peripheral pegs that are long enough can achieve stabilization, but they can perforate. Thus, the constant shallow ring 216 of implant 200 provides for better stabilization without such perforation.

Referring now to FIGS. 13-15, another glenoid implant 300 is shown. The glenoid implant 300 may include a first end 302 and a second end 304. The glenoid implant 300 may also include a first portion or lateral portion 310, a second portion or intermediate portion 320, and third portion or medial portion 330. The first portion 310 may extend from the first end 302 toward the second end 304 the second portion 320 may extend away from a bottom surface of the first portion 310 toward the second end 304. The third portion 330 may extend through a central opening of the second portion 320. The implant 300 may have, for example, a porous metal ring or third portion 330 and a porous metal post or stem (not shown) with a compression molded poly articular surface or molded polymer articular surface 316. The porous metal post or stem (not shown) may be, for example, tapered as it extends away from the bottom surface of the lateral portion 310.

With continued reference to FIGS. 13-15, the first portion 310 may include a rim or exterior surface 312, a tapered region or bone contacting surface 314, and an arced to articulating surface, concave surface or anterior surface 316. The exterior surface 312 may be, for example, generally flat or planar as that extends between the first end 102 and the bone contacting surface 314. As shown in FIG. 15, the exterior surface 312 may have, for example, a cylindrical shape.

The articulating surface 316 may be positioned on the first end 302 of the glenoid implant 300 and may be, for example, curved or arced into the first portion 310. More specifically, the articulating surface 316 may have, for example, a cone or spherical articular surface. Further, the articulating surface 316 may have, for example, a hybrid coned and spherical articular surface (not shown) enabling head to prevent sliding of the head superiorly. The bone contacting surface 314 may extend from the bottom of the rim 312 to the second portion 320. The bone contacting surface 314 may be, for example, angled, curved, or arced as they extend between the bottom of the rim 312 and the second portion 320.

As shown in FIGS. 13-15, the second portion 320 may extend away from the tapered region 314 toward the second end 304 of the glenoid implant 100. The second portion 320 may be, for example, a constant or continuous ring extending circumferentially around the bottom of the tapered region 314 of the first portion 310. The second portion 320 may be, for example, straight or tapered as it extends from the bone contacting surface 314. Although not shown, it is also contemplated that the second portion 320 may be non-continuous or include gaps, spaces or the like interruptions around the circumference of the second portion 320. The second portion 320 may be, for example, configured or sized and shaped to provide improved fixation and support to the glenoid implant 300. The second portion 320 may have, for example, a textured surface or textured coating 322. The textured surface 322 may, for example, assist with cortical fixation. In addition, the second portion 320 may include a recessed region or opening 324 extending through the second portion 320 and forming an interior surface 326 of the second portion 320. The interior surface 326 is positioned opposite an exterior surface.

Referring now to FIGS. 13 and 14, the third portion or medial portion 330 may include a stem 332, at least one protrusion 334, and a medial end member 336. The stem or central post 332 may extend away from the bottom of the bone contacting surface 314 of the first portion 310 through the second portion 320 the stem 332 may, for example, have a uniform diameter along its entire length, be tapered along its entire length, or have a combination of portions with a uniform diameter and portions which are tapered along their length. For example, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the stem 332 may be tapered as the stem 332 extends towards the second end 304 from the bottom of the bone contacting surface 314 to a first protrusion 334, thereafter, the stem may have a uniform diameter until the stem 332 engages the medial end member 336. The at least one protrusion or locking fin 334 may extend away from the stem 332, for example, circumferentially forming a constant or continuous member. As shown, the at least one protrusion 334 may be, for example, to protrusions 334. Alternative numbers of protrusions 334 are also contemplated and may range from, for example, two protrusions to eight protrusions. The medial end member or locking fin 336 may have, for example, a disk-like or coin-like shape coupled to the end of stem 332. The medial end member 336 may have a first diameter, the end of the stem 332 positioned at the second end 304 of the glenoid implant 300 may have a second diameter, and the first diameter may be larger than the second diameter. In addition, the at least one protrusion 334 may have third diameter and the third diameter may be larger than both the first diameter and the second diameter. The at least one protrusion 334 and the medial end member 336 and locking fence surrounding the stem 332 which may be, for example, configured or sized and shaped for cancellous fixation.

A surgical method for implanting the glenoid implants 100, 200, 300, may include preparing the patient's joint by performing sizing and alignment steps. Next, the bone may be reamed to form a channel and recess to receive the glenoid implant 100, 200, 300. Once the bones are prepared, implant trials may be used to determine the desired size of the glenoid implant 100, 200, 300 for implantation. Next the selected glenoid implant 100, 200, 300 may be inserted and coupled to the bones. Finally, the surgical procedure may be completed, and the patient's incision may be closed.

Referring now to FIGS. 16-21, another glenoid implant 400 is shown. The glenoid implant 400 includes a first end or lateral end 402 and a second end or medial end 404. The first end 402 is positioned opposite the second end 404. The glenoid implant 400 also includes a first portion or medial portion 410, a second portion or intermediate portion 430, and third portion or lateral portion 450. The first portion 410 may extend from the first end 402 toward the second end 404. The second portion 430 may extend away from a bottom surface of the first portion 410 toward the second end 404. The third portion 450 may also extend away from the bottom surface of the first portion 410 to the second end 404. The third portion 450 may extend through a central opening 436 of the second portion 430. The first portion 410 may be made of, for example, a polymer material. The second portion 430 and third portion 450 may be made of, for example, a metal.

With continued reference to FIGS. 16-21, the first portion 410 may include an exterior surface 412, 414, 416, 418 and an interior surface, articulating surface, or concave surface 420. The articulating surface 420 may be positioned on the first end 402 of the glenoid implant 400 and may be, for example, curved or arced into the first portion 410. More specifically, the articulating surface 420 may have, for example, a cone or spherical articular surface. Further, the articulating surface 420 may have, for example, a hybrid coned and spherical articular surface, as shown in FIG. 19, enabling conformity with any size humeral head to prevent sliding of the head superiorly. The articulating surface 420 may also include a drive opening 422. The drive opening 422 may be positioned, for example, at the center of the articulating surface 420. The drive opening 422 may be, for example, aligned with and extend into at least a portion of the third portion 450. The drive opening 422 may have, for example, a lobed shape or alternatively may have another shape for receiving a tool for driving the implant 400 into a patient's glenoid. The exterior surface 412, 414, 416, 418 may include a first rim or distal rim 412, a second rim or proximal rim 414, a groove or circumferential channel 416, and a tapered region or bone contacting surface 418. The first rim 412 may extend circumferentially around the first portion 410. The second rim 414 may also extend circumferentially around the first portion 410 and may be spaced apart from the first rim 412. The groove 416 may be positioned between the first rim 412 and the second rim 414. The groove 416 may also be inset into the exterior surface of the first portion 410. The tapered region 418 may extend from the second rim 414 to the second portion 430. The tapered region 418 may also be, for example, angled, curved, or arced as it extends between the second rim 414 and the second portion 430.

As shown in FIGS. 16-21, the second portion 430 may include a base member or extension member 432 extending away from the tapered region 418 toward the second end 404 of the glenoid implant 400. The base member 432 may be, for example, a constant or continuous ring extending circumferentially around the bottom of the tapered region 418 of the first portion 410. The base member 432 may be, for example, configured or sized and shaped to provide improved fixation and support to the glenoid implant 400. The second portion 430 may also include threads 434 extending circumferentially around the exterior surface of the second portion 430. As shown, the base member include threads 434 extending in the same direction as the threads 456, 460 of the third portion 450, however, alternative arrangements of the threads 434 are also contemplated. In addition, the second portion 430 may include a recessed region or opening 436 extending through the second portion 430 and forming an interior surface 438 of the base member 432. The interior surface 438 is positioned opposite the threads 434 on the base member 432. The threads 434 may be, for example, designed to interfere and deform as the threads 434 advance into the prepared trough. The threads 434 may also be, for example, configured or timed to the metal threads.

Referring now to FIGS. 16-19, the third portion or lateral portion 450 may include a stem 452 with a first segment 454, and a second segment 458. The stem or central post 452 may extend away from the bottom of the bone contacting surface 418 of the first portion 410 through the base member 432. The first segment 454 may extend away from the bottom of the bone contacting surface 418 through the base member 432 toward the second end 404. The second segment 458 may extend away from the bottom of the first segment 454 to the second end 404. The first segment 454 may have, for example, a first diameter and a first length. The second segment 458 may have, for example, a second diameter and a second length. The first diameter may be, for example, larger than the second diameter. The first length may be, for example, shorter than the second length. The first segment 454 may include first threads 456 extending around the circumference of the first segment 454. The first segment 454 is configured to, for example, anchor into the far cortex of the glenoid. The second segment 458 may include second threads 460 extending around the second segment 458. The second segment 458 is configured to, for example, anchor into the subchondral plate of the glenoid. The first threads 456 and second threads 460 are, for example, timed to advance at the same rate.

The implant 400 may be inserted into a patient by preparing the glenoid bone to receive the implant 400. The glenoid may be prepared by creating, for example, a smaller hole in the far cortex to receive the second segment 458 of the stem 452, a larger hole in the subchondral plate to receive the first segment 454 of the stem 452, and a prepared trough to receive the base member 432. Once the glenoid is prepared, then the implant 400 may be rotated or spun using a tool and the drive opening 422 to advance the implant 400 into the bone. After the implant 400 is seated in the prepared openings, the surgical procedure may be completed.

Referring now to FIGS. 22-26, another glenoid implant 500 is shown. The implant 500 is as described with respect to implant 400 and which similar or identical features will not be described again here for brevity sake. Implant 500 also includes a plurality of openings or fenestrations 510 extending through the second threads 460 in a direction extending between a first end 502 and a second end 504 of the implant 500. The plurality of openings 510 may be, for example, spaced apart and extend along the thread 460 as the thread 460 extends between the first segment 454 and the second end 504. The openings 510 may have, for example, a generally oval shape and may be curved along the curvature of the thread 460 as it extends around the first segment 454 of the stem 452. The openings 510 may extend along, for example, the entire length of the thread or only a portion of the thread between the first segment 454 and the second end 504. The openings 510 allow for bone through growth after implantation, as described in greater detail above and which will not be described again here for brevity sake. The bone through growth allows for additional long-term fixation.

Referring now to FIGS. 27-28, another glenoid implant 550 is shown. The glenoid implant 550 may be as described above with reference to implant 400 and which similar or identical features will not be described again here for brevity sake. Implant 550 also includes a textured surface 560 positioned along at least a portion of the second segment 458 of the stem 452. The textured surface 560 may be, for example, a porous material, porous metal, lattice structure, or the like surface to allow for bone on-growth or in-growth. The textured surface 560 may be, for example, formed by spraying, additive manufacturing, or another process for creating a surface texture on a medical implant as known by one of ordinary skill in the art. The textured surface 560 may be constructed to have a structure that is, for example, stochastic, randomized, uniform or a combination of the same. In an embodiment, the textured surface 560 may extend from the point where the second segment 458 couples to the first segment 454 toward the second end 554 of the implant 550. Alternative lengths of the textured surface 560 are also contemplated along the exterior surface of the second segment 458 of the stem 452 in a direction extending between the first end 552 and the second end 554 of the implant 550. The textured surface 560 may be, for example, positioned on the exterior surface of the second segment 458 of the stem 452, the threads 460, or the exterior surface of the second segment 458 and the threads 460. The textured surface 560 may be formed or applied to the implant 550 by any known means for forming or applying a porous metal for orthopedic applications. Once implanted, bone may grow into the textured surface 560. The ingrowth of bone into the porous metal 560 may provide additional long-term fixation.

Referring now to FIGS. 29-33, another glenoid implant 600 is shown. The glenoid implant 600 includes a first end or lateral end 602 and a second end or medial end 604. The first end 602 is positioned opposite the second end 604. The glenoid implant 600 also includes a first portion or medial portion 410, a second portion or intermediate portion 610, and third portion or lateral portion 630. The first portion 410 may be as described in greater detail above with respect to implant 400 and which will not be described again here for brevity sake. The second portion 610 may extend away from a bottom surface of the first portion 410 toward the second end 604. The third portion 630 may also extend away from the bottom surface of the first portion 410 to the second end 604. The third portion 630 may extend through a central opening 618 of the second portion 610. The tapered region 418 of the first portion 410 may be, for example, angled, curved, or arced as it extends between the second rim 414 and the second portion 610.

With continued reference to FIGS. 29-33, the second portion 610 may include a base member or extension member 612 extending away from the tapered region 418 toward the second end 604 of the glenoid implant 600. The base member 612 may be, for example, a constant or continuous ring extending circumferentially around the bottom of the tapered region 418 of the first portion 410. Although not shown, it is also contemplated that the base member 612 may be non-continuous or include gaps, spaces or the like interruptions around the circumference of the base member 612. The base member 612 may be, for example, configured or sized and shaped to provide improved fixation and support to the glenoid implant 600. The second portion 610 may also include a first lip 614 and a second lip 616 extending circumferentially around the exterior surface of the second portion 610. As shown, the base member 612 include two lips 614, 616, however, alternative numbers of lips 614, 616 are also contemplated and may range from, for example, one lip to five lips. The lips 614, 616 may extend away from the base member 612, for example, in a range of approximately 12 mm to approximately 31 mm. In addition, the second portion 610 may include a recessed region or opening 618 extending through the second portion 610 and forming an interior surface 620 of the base member 610. The interior surface 620 is positioned opposite the first lip 614 and the second lip 616 on the base member 612. The first and second lips 614, 616 may be, for example, locking fins designed for cortical fixation.

Referring again to FIGS. 29-33, the third portion or lateral portion 630 may include a stem 632 with a first segment 634, and a second segment 640. The stem or central post 632 may extend away from the bottom of the bone contacting surface 418 of the first portion 410 through the base member 612. More specifically, the first segment 634 may extend away from the bottom of the bone contacting surface 418 through the base member 612 toward the second end 604. The second portion 610 may extend away from the bottom of the first segment 634 to the second end 604. The first segment 634 may have, for example, a first diameter and a first length. The second segment 640 may have, for example, a second diameter and a second length. The first diameter may be, for example, larger than the second diameter. The first length may be, for example, shorter than the second length. The first segment 634 may include a non-threaded surface 636 and the thread start 636 extending around the circumference of the first segment 634. The first segment 634 is configured to, for example, anchor into the far cortex of the glenoid. The second segment 640 may include threads 642 extending around the second segment 640. The second segment 640 is configured to, for example, anchor into the subchondral plate of the glenoid.

The implant 600 may be inserted into a patient by preparing the glenoid bone to receive the implant 600. The glenoid may be prepared by creating, for example, a smaller hole in the far cortex to receive the second segment 640 of the stem 632, a larger hole in the subchondral plate to receive the first segment 634 of the stem 632, and a prepared trough to receive the base member 612. Once the glenoid is prepared, then the implant 600 may be rotated or spun using a tool and the drive opening 422 to advance the implant 600 into the bone. After the implant 600 is seated in the prepared openings, the surgical procedure may be completed.

Referring now to FIGS. 34-38, another glenoid implant 650 is shown. The glenoid implant 650 includes a first end or lateral end 652 and a second end or medial end 654. The first end 652 is positioned opposite the second end 654. The glenoid implant 650 also includes the first portion or medial portion 410, the second portion or intermediate portion 430, and third portion or lateral portion 630. The first portion 410 and the second portion 430 may be as described in greater detail above with respect to implant 400 and which will not be described again here for brevity sake. The second portion 430 may extend away from a bottom surface of the first portion 410 toward the second end 654. The third portion 630 may be as described in greater detail above with respect to implant 600 and which will not be described again here for brevity sake. The third portion 630 may also extend away from the bottom surface of the first portion 410 to the second end 654. The third portion 630 may extend through a central opening 436 of the second portion 430. The tapered region 418 of the first portion 410 may be, for example, angled, curved, or arced as it extends between the second rim 414 and the second portion 430.

The implant 650 may be inserted into a patient by preparing the glenoid bone to receive the implant 650. The glenoid may be prepared by creating, for example, a smaller hole in the far cortex to receive the second segment 640 of the stem 632, a larger hole in the subchondral plate to receive the first segment 634 of the stem 632, and a prepared trough to receive the base member 432. Once the glenoid is prepared, then the implant 650 may be rotated or spun using a tool and the drive opening 422 to advance the implant 650 into the bone. After the implant 650 is seated in the prepared openings, the surgical procedure may be completed.

Referring now to FIGS. 39-42, another glenoid implant 700 is shown. The glenoid implant 700 includes a first end or lateral end 702 and a second end or medial end 704. The first end 702 is positioned opposite the second end 704. The glenoid implant 700 also includes the first portion or medial portion 410, the second portion or intermediate portion 610, and a third portion or lateral portion 710. The first portion 410 may be as described in greater detail above with respect to implant 400 and which will not be described again here for brevity sake. The second portion 610 may extend away from a bottom surface of the first portion 410 toward the second end 704. The second portion 610 may be as described in greater detail above with respect to implant 600 and which will not be described again here for brevity sake. The third portion 710 may also extend away from the bottom surface of the first portion 410 to the second end 704. The third portion 710 may extend through a central opening 618 of the second portion 610. The tapered region 418 of the first portion 410 may be, for example, angled, curved, or arced as it extends between the second rim 414 and the second portion 610.

The third portion 710 may include a stem 712 with a first segment 714 and a second segment 720. The stem or central post 712 may extend away from the bottom of the bone contacting surface 418 of the first portion 410 through the base member 612. The first segment 714 may extend away from the bottom of the bone contacting surface 418 through the base member 612 toward the second end 704. The second segment 720 may extend away from the bottom of the first segment 714 to the second end 704. The first segment 714 may have, for example, a first diameter and a first length. The second segment 720 may have, for example, a second diameter and a second length. The first diameter may be, for example, larger than the second diameter. The first length may be, for example, shorter than the second length. The first segment 714 may include a porous metal surface 716 and a thread start 718 extending around at least a portion of the circumference of the first segment 714. The porous metal surface 716 may be as described with reference to porous metal surface 560 and which will not be described again here for brevity sake. The first segment 714 is configured to, for example, anchor into the far cortex of the glenoid. The second segment 720 may include threads 722 extending around the second segment 720. The second segment 720 is configured to, for example, anchor into the subchondral plate of the glenoid.

The implant 700 may be inserted into a patient by preparing the glenoid bone to receive the implant 700. The glenoid may be prepared by creating, for example, a smaller hole in the far cortex to receive the second segment 720 of the stem 712, a larger hole in the subchondral plate to receive the first segment 714 of the stem 712, and a prepared trough to receive the base member 612. Once the glenoid is prepared, then the implant 700 may be rotated or spun using a tool and the drive opening 422 to advance the implant 700 into the bone. After the implant 700 is seated in the prepared openings, the surgical procedure may be completed.

Referring now to FIGS. 43-46, another glenoid implant 750 is shown. The glenoid implant 750 includes a first end or lateral end 752 and a second end or medial end 754. The first end 752 is positioned opposite the second end 754. The glenoid implant 750 also includes a first portion or medial portion 410, a second portion or intermediate portion 430, and third portion or lateral portion 710. The first portion 410 and the second portion 430 may be as described in greater detail above with respect to implant 400 and which will not be described again here for brevity sake. The second portion 430 may extend away from a bottom surface of the first portion 410 toward the second end 754. The third portion 710 may also extend away from the bottom surface of the first portion 410 to the second end 754. The third portion 710 may extend through a central opening 436 of the second portion 430. The tapered region 418 of the first portion 410 may be, for example, angled, curved, or arced as it extends between the second rim 414 and the second portion 430.

The implant 750 may be inserted into a patient by preparing the glenoid bone to receive the implant 750. The glenoid may be prepared by creating, for example, a smaller hole in the far cortex to receive the second segment 720 of the stem 712, a larger hole in the subchondral plate to receive the first segment 714 of the stem 712, and a prepared trough to receive the base member 432. Once the glenoid is prepared, then the implant 750 may be rotated or spun using a tool and the drive opening 422 to advance the implant 750 into the bone. After the implant 750 is seated in the prepared openings, the surgical procedure may be completed.

Referring now to FIGS. 47-48, another glenoid implant 800 is shown. The glenoid implant 800 includes a first end or lateral end 802 and a second end or medial end 804. The first end 802 is positioned opposite the second end 804. The glenoid implant 800 also includes the first portion or medial portion 410, the second portion or intermediate portion 430, and the third portion or lateral portion 710. The first portion 410 and the second portion 430 may be as described in greater detail above with respect to implant 400 and which will not be described again here for brevity sake. However, the threads 810 of the second portion 430 are the reverse of the threads 434 of implant 750. The second portion 430 may extend away from a bottom surface of the first portion 410 toward the second end 804. The third portion 710 may also extend away from the bottom surface of the first portion 410 to the second end 804. The third portion 710 may extend through a central opening 436 of the second portion 430. The tapered region 418 of the first portion 410 may be, for example, angled, curved, or arced as it extends between the second rim 414 and the second portion 430.

As the implant 800 is inserted into a patient, the threads 810 on the second portion 430 are deformable and are pulled into the trough by the metallic right-handed thread 722 of the stem 712. The left-handed threads 810 will assist in preventing the unscrewing of the implant 800 after inserted into the patient. Alternatively, the threads 810 may be right-handed threads and the threads 722 may be left-handed threads.

Referring now to FIGS. 49-54, another glenoid implant 850 is shown. The glenoid implant 850 includes a first end or lateral end 852 and a second end or medial end 854. The first end 852 is positioned opposite the second end 854. The glenoid implant 850 also includes a first portion or medial portion 810, a second portion or intermediate portion 430, and third portion or lateral portion 710. The first portion 810 may extend from the first end 852 toward the second end 854. The second portion 430 may extend away from a bottom surface of the first portion 810 toward the second end 854. The third portion 710 may also extend away from the bottom surface of the first portion 810 to the second end 854. The third portion 710 may extend through a central opening 436 of the second portion 430. The first portion 810 may be made of, for example, a polymer material. The second portion 430 and third portion 710 may be made of, for example, a metal.

With continued reference to FIGS. 49-54, the first portion 860 may include an exterior surface 412, 414, 416, 418 and an interior surface, articulating surface, or concave surface 862. The articulating surface 862 may be positioned on the first end 852 of the glenoid implant 850 and may be, for example, curved or arced into the first portion 860. More specifically, the articulating surface 860 may have, for example, a cone or spherical articular surface. Further, the articulating surface 860 may have, for example, a hybrid coned and spherical articular surface, as shown in FIG. 52, enabling conformity with any size humeral head to prevent sliding of the head superiorly. The articulating surface 860 may also include a drive feature including a plurality of engagement members, recesses or notches 864 extending into the exterior surface 412, 414, 416, as shown in FIGS. 49-54. The engagement members 864 may be positioned circumferentially around the exterior surface 412, 414, 416 of the first portion 860. The engagement members 864 may extend from, for example, a first end 852 through the exterior surface 412, 414, 416 to the tapered region 418. The engagement members 864 may include, for example, chamfered edges. In an embodiment, there may be, for example, four engagement members 864, although additional numbers of engagement members 864 are also contemplated to provide sufficient grip of the implant 850 to drive the implant 850 into a patient's glenoid. The engagement members 864 may be configured or sized and shaped, for example, to receive a portion of a drive tool for rotating or spinning the implant 850 to drive or screw the implant 850 into the patient's bone. The first rim or distal rim 412, the second rim or proximal rim 414, the groove or circumferential channel 416, and the tapered region or bone contacting surface 418 are as described in greater detail above with reference to implant 400 which will not be described again here for brevity sake. The tapered region 418 may also be, for example, angled, curved, or arced as it extends between the second rim 414 and the second portion 430.

The implant 850 may be inserted into a patient by preparing the glenoid bone to receive the implant 850. The glenoid may be prepared by creating, for example, a smaller hole in the far cortex to receive the second segment 720 of the stem 712, a larger hole in the subchondral plate to receive the first segment 714 of the stem 712, and a prepared trough to receive the base member 432. Once the glenoid is prepared, then the implant 850 may be rotated or spun using a tool and the engagement members 864 to advance the implant 850 into the bone. After the implant 850 is seated in the prepared openings, the surgical procedure may be completed.

Referring now to FIGS. 55-60, another glenoid implant 900 is shown. The glenoid implant 900 includes a first end or medial end 902 and a second end or lateral end 904. The first end 902 is positioned opposite the second end 904. The glenoid implant 900 also includes a first portion or medial portion 410, a second portion or intermediate portion 910, and a third portion or lateral portion 710. The first portion 410 may be as described in greater detail above with respect to implant 400 and which will not be described again here for brevity sake. The second portion 910 may extend away from a bottom surface of the first portion 410 toward the second end 904. The third portion 710 may be as described in greater detail above with respect to implant 700 and which will not be described again for brevity sake. The third portion 710 may also extend away from the bottom surface of the first portion 410 to the second end 904. The third portion 710 may extend through a central opening 918 of the second portion 910. The tapered region 418 of the first portion 410 may be, for example, angled, curved, or arced as it extends between the second rim 414 and the second portion 910.

With continued reference to FIGS. 55-60, the second portion 910 includes a base member or extension member 912 extending away from the tapered region 418 toward the second end 904 of the glenoid implant 900. The base member 912 may be, for example, a constant or continuous ring extending circumferentially around the bottom of the tapered region 418 of the first portion 410. The base member 912 may be, for example, configured or sized and shaped to provide improved fixation and support to the glenoid implant 900. The second portion 910 may also include threads 914 extending circumferentially around the exterior surface of the second portion 910. The threads 914 may be separated into separate sections by tabs 916. The separate sections of threads 914 may be, for example, the same size or varying sizes. The tabs 916 may extend out from the base member 912 beyond the exterior surface of the threads 914. The tabs 916 may be, for example, shaped to have a planar top end and a curved or arced portion extending from the planar top end to the base member 912 of the second portion 910. The curve or arced portion of the tabs 916 may have, for example, constant radius or a change in radius over the span of the curve or arc. As shown, the base member 912 includes threads 434 extending in the same direction as the threads 718, 722 of the third portion 710, however, alternative arrangements of the threads 914 are also contemplated. In addition, the second portion 910 may include a recessed region or opening 918 extending through the second portion 910 and forming an interior surface 920 of the base member 912. The interior surface 920 is positioned opposite the threads 914 on the base member 912. The tabs 916 may be, for example, designed to deformably fold as the implant 900 is advanced into the trough in the patient's bone. Once the tabs 916 are deformed, the tabs 916 will assist in preventing the implant 900 from unscrewing.

The implant 900 may be inserted into a patient by preparing the glenoid bone to receive the implant 900. The glenoid may be prepared by creating, for example, a smaller hole in the far cortex to receive the second segment 720 of the stem 712, a larger hole in the subchondral plate to receive the first segment 714 of the stem 712, and a prepared trough to receive the base member 912. Once the glenoid is prepared, then the implant 900 may be rotated or spun using a tool and the drive opening 422 to advance the implant 900 into the bone. After the implant 900 is seated in the prepared openings, the surgical procedure may be completed.

Although not shown, it is also contemplated that the tabs 916 may be placed circumferentially around the exterior surface of the second portion 610. The tabs 916 may be placed to separate the lips 614, 616 into separate sections. The separate sections of lips 614, 616 may be, for example, the same size or varying sizes. The number of tabs 916 and size of the separate sections of lips 614, 616 may be selected to provide improved fixation and support of the glenoid implant. In another embodiment, the second portion (not shown) may include a plurality of tabs 916 surround an exterior surface of the second portion without any threads or lips.

The implants 400, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900 may be, for example, a one-piece, non-modular implants 400, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900 that is a hybrid of metal and polymer components to allow for the entire implants 400, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900 to be screwed into a prepared glenoid bone. The implant 800 may be a singular integral or monolithic piece (i.e., of one-piece construction). Alternatively, in some embodiments the implants 400, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900may be formed from a plurality of components that are coupled (e.g., rigidly coupled) together to form the implants 400, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900.

As may be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the teachings herein, numerous changes and modifications may be made to the above-described and other embodiments of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the disclosure. The components of the implants, devices, and/or systems as disclosed in the specification, including the accompanying abstract and drawings, may be replaced by alternative component(s) or feature(s), such as those disclosed in another embodiment, which serve the same, equivalent or similar purpose as known by those skilled in the art to achieve the same, equivalent or similar results by such alternative component(s) or feature(s) to provide a similar function for the intended purpose. In addition, the implants, devices, and/or systems may include more or fewer components or features than the embodiments as described and illustrated herein. For example, the components and features of implants 100, 200, 300 may be used interchangeably and in alternative combinations as would be modified or altered by one of skill in the art. Further, the steps of the surgical methods associated with the implants 100, 200, 300 may be used interchangeably and in alternative combinations as would be modified or altered by one of skill in the art. Accordingly, this detailed description of the currently-preferred embodiments is to be taken in an illustrative, as opposed to limiting of the disclosure.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprise” (and any form of comprise, such as “comprises” and “comprising”), “have” (and any form of have, such as “has”, and “having”), “include” (and any form of include, such as “includes” and “including”), and “contain” (and any form of contain, such as “contains” and “containing”) are open-ended linking verbs. As a result, a method or device that “comprises,” “has,” “includes,” or “contains” one or more steps or elements possesses those one or more steps or elements, but is not limited to possessing only those one or more steps or elements. Likewise, a step of a method or an element of a device that “comprises,” “has,” “includes,” or “contains” one or more features possesses those one or more features, but is not limited to possessing only those one or more features. Furthermore, a device or structure that is configured in a certain way is configured in at least that way, but may also be configured in ways that are not listed.

The invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. It will be understood that the operational embodiments described herein are exemplary of a plurality of possible arrangements to provide the same general features, characteristics, and general system operation. Modifications and alterations will occur to others upon a reading and understanding of the preceding detailed description. It is intended that the invention be construed as including all such modifications and alterations. 

Having thus described the preferred embodiments, the invention is now claimed to be:
 1. An implant, comprising: a first portion; a second portion extending away from a bottom surface of the first portion; and a third portion extending away from the bottom surface of the first portion, wherein the third portion extends through the second portion, and wherein the third portion includes at least one thread along a length of the third portion.
 2. The implant of claim 1, wherein the first portion comprises: at least one rim positioned on an exterior surface of the first portion; an articulating surface recessed into a first end of the first portion; and a bone contacting surface on a second end of the first portion positioned opposite the articulating surface.
 3. The implant of claim 2, wherein the second portion comprises: a base member extending away from the bone contacting surface of the first portion; and a recessed region extending through the base member from a second end of the base member to the bone contacting surface of the first portion forming an interior surface.
 4. The implant of claim 2, further comprising: a drive opening extending from the first end through the articulating surface toward the second end of the implant and through at least a portion of the third portion.
 5. The implant of claim 4, wherein the drive opening receives a tool.
 6. The implant of claim 2, wherein the at least one rim comprises: a first rim positioned at the first end of the first portion; a second rim positioned at the second end of the first portion and spaced apart from the first rim; and a groove inset into the exterior surface of the first portion and positioned between the first rim and the second rim.
 7. The implant of claim 6, further comprising: at least one engagement member inset into the first rim, the second rim, and the groove.
 8. The implant of claim 7, wherein the at least one engagement member comprises: at least four engagement members equally space around the exterior circumference of the first portion.
 9. The implant of claim 5, wherein the base member comprises: an exterior surface.
 10. The implant of claim 9, wherein the base member is threaded around the exterior surface.
 11. The implant of claim 10, wherein the threads of the base member are selected from at least one of right-handed threads and left-handed threads.
 12. The implant of claim 9, wherein the base member includes at least one lip extending away from the exterior surface of the base member.
 13. The implant of claim 12, wherein the at least one lip comprises: a first lip; and a second lip positioned at the second end of the base member; wherein the first lip is positioned between the second lip and the bone contacting surface of the first portion.
 14. The implant of claim 1, wherein the third portion comprises: a first segment with a first end and a second end, the first end of the first segment coupled to and extending away from the bottom surface of the first portion toward the second end of the implant; and a second segment coupled to and extending away from the second end of the first segment.
 15. The implant of claim 14, wherein the first segment has a first thread and the second segment has a second thread.
 16. The implant of claim 14, wherein the first segment has a first diameter and a first length, wherein the second segment has a second diameter and a second length, wherein the first diameter is larger than the second diameter, and wherein the first length is smaller than the second length.
 17. The implant of claim 14, wherein the first segment includes at least a portion that is non-threaded.
 18. The implant of claim 14, wherein the first segment comprises a textured surface.
 19. The implant of claim 10, wherein the second portion further comprises: a plurality of tabs extending away from the base member forming gaps in the threads.
 20. The implant of claim 3, wherein the plurality of tabs are spaced around an exterior surface of the base member. 